![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Ven. Robina - Questions from a Teen Group - Ven. Robina Courtin
Ven. Robina takes questions from the Teen Group at Tse Chen Ling Center in San Francisco.
Keywords: Buddhism; Tse Chen Ling Center; Tibetan Buddhism; Ven. Robina Courtin; Teens
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| Pilgrimage in India: Stories and Allegories - Ven. Robina Courtin
Join Venerable Robina Courtin for a lively storytelling about her experience with pilgrimage and the sacred purpose of this inspiring practice.
Keywords: Buddhism; Tibetan Buddhism; Philosophy; Mahayana; Pilgrimage; India; Ven. Robina Courtin
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| Introduction to Tantra - Day Course - Ven. Robina Courtin
Ven. Robina will give us the essence of the tantric path of practice, echoing Lama Yeshe's teachings as discussed in Introduction to Tantra. She will keep her teachings practical and immediately applicable.
Keywords: Buddhism; Tibetan Buddhism; Tara; Tse Chen Ling; Ven. Robina Courtin
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| Facing Obstacles - Ven. Robina Courtin
Facing Obstacles Ven. Robina Courtin Ven. Robina Courtin provides inspiration for those difficult times in our lives; pointing out how we can work with the hard stuff.
Keywords: Buddhism; Tibetan Buddhism; Lamrim; Bodhicitta; Loving Kindness; Mind Transformation; Wisdom; Eight Verses; Exchanging Self With Other; Relative Bodhicitta; Ultimate Bodhicitta
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| Practicing the Buddha's Wisdom at Work - Ven. Robina Courtin
In this course, Ven. Robina Courtin will introduce methods for making the Buddhaâs wisdom work â at work!
Keywords: Buddhism; Tibetan Buddhism; Philosophy; Mahayana; Tse Chen Ling; Work; Robina Courtin
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| But She Said; Mind Training - Ven. Robina Courtin
But She Said; Not Responding to Every Provacation How do we learn to not reply in kind to every angry, critical or annoying word that comes at us without becoming a doormat? Join us as Ven. Robina gives us tools in her humorous and powerful style.
Keywords: Buddhism; Tse Chen Ling Center; Tibetan Buddhism; Ven. Robina Courtin
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| Why Me? - Basic Buddhist Psychology - Ven. Robina Courtin
All levels. At some time or another, we all ask: Why me? Life brings its share of problems and learning how to work with them is the essence of Buddhist practice. The Buddha observed that we create the problems we experience and itâs possible to transform even the worst difficulties into happiness by transforming our attitudes toward them. Ven. Robina Courtin lays out a very practical approach to the problems we experience in everyday life.
Keywords: buddhism; tibetan buddhism; Ven. Robina Courtin; Tse Chen Ling; Problems; Happiness
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| Ven. Robina Courtin - Change Your Mind, Revolutionize Your Life - Ven. Robina Courtin
If we can change the way we look at the problems we face, we can literally change our life. This is the thinking behind the classic Mind Training teachings from Tibet. Ven. Robina Courtin will cover the short, but powerful, Eight Verses of Thought Transformation text that helps us radically transform the way we view the difficulties we face by increasing our capacity to love and care for others.
Keywords: Lojong; Mind Training; Buddhism; Tibetan Buddhism; Tse Chen Ling; Ven. Robina Courtin
Downloads: 2,658
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| Kindness or Co-dependence: How to Tell the Difference - Ven. Robina Courtin
In this evening talk, Venerable Robina Courtin will help us to clarify the difference between our genuine kindness, and our sticky kindness that only serves to further our own suffering, and the suffering of those we want to help.
Keywords: Buddhism; Tibetan Buddhism; Philosophy; Mahayana; Kindness; Codependence
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| Venerable Robina - Transforming Problems - Ven. Robina Courtin
[EN] Transforming problems. In this course Venerable Robina Courtin explains how to employ the special Tibetan buddhist techniques of mind training (lojong) to transform problems into happiness. [LV] Domu parveide. Saja kursa Godajama budistu mukene Robina Kortena stasta par problemu parveidi - tematu, kas ir butiska Tibetas budisma pakapeniska cela sastavdala. Saja kursa God. Robina sniedz ari loti praktisku, skaidru pieeju budisma macibam un to, ka tas pielietot ikdiena...
Keywords: buddhism; thought transformation; transforming problems; Robina; Ganden; FPMT
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| The Ultimate Reality Show - Ven. Robina Courtin
Ven. Robina Cortin discusses our experience of the world around us, and how this awareness is affected by karma. If everything we see is filtered by consciousness, what is "ultimate reality"?
Keywords: Buddhism; Tibetan Buddhism; Lamrim; Ven. Robina Courtin; Reality
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| Four Steps To Happiness - The Four Noble Truths - Ven. Robina Courtin
When the Buddha reached enlightenment the first thing he taught was the Four Noble Truths: There is suffering, there is a cause of suffering, there is an end to suffering and there is a path to that end. Find out how these truths are a practical road map for spiritual practice and working with your mind.
Keywords: buddhism; tibetan buddhism; Ven. Robina Courtin; Tse Chen Ling; Happiness; Noble Truths
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| Pilgrimage in India: Stories and Allegories - Ven. Robina Courtin
Join Venerable Robina Courtin for a lively storytelling about her experience with pilgrimage and the sacred purpose of this inspiring practice.
Keywords: Buddhism; Tibetan Buddhism; Philosophy; Mahayana; Pilgrimage; India; Ven. Robina Courtin
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| Free Your Mind: A Teaching and Meditation Retreat on Green Tara - ven Robina Courtin
Green Tara, the female buddha embodying enlightened activity, was born from tears of Chenrezig, the manifestation of the compassion of all the Buddhas. Tara represents power and action and she grants us the courage to cut through obstacles and be successful in all our endeavors. In this retreat Venerable Robina skillfully provides instruction on how meditation, visualization, mantra recitation, and prayer can help us to access this powerful buddha in our lives, to remove impediments on the spiri...
Keywords: Thubten Norbu Ling; Buddhism; Santa Fe; Teachings on Mind; Green Tara; Vajrasattva; Purification
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| Practice Means Changing Your Mind - Ven. Robina Courtin
Ven. Robina is fond of saying: Practice simply means changing your mind. We often think of practice as something holy or special, but it really means regularly working with how you see things and how you think. This one-day workshop will introduce simple methods for daily practice and how to incorporate them into your life including: * Ways to set your mind about your day and actions * How to watch what you think and do throughout the day * Techniques to train your mind in positive ways * Method...
Keywords: Buddhism; Tibetan Buddhism; Philosophy; Mahayana; Practice; Ven. Robina Courtin
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| Joy and Energy on the Path - Enthusiastic Practice - Ven. Robina Courtin
Joy and Energy on the Path Enthusiastic Practice
Keywords: Buddhism; Tibetan Buddhism; Mind; Delusions; Afflictions
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| Developing a Good Heart - Ven. Robina Courtin
Ven. Robina Courtin Developing a Good Heart Ven. Robina talks on the importance of maintaining loving kindness and different ways of developing a good heart.
Keywords: Buddhism; Tibetan Buddhism; Lamrim; Bodhicitta; Loving Kindness; Mind Transformation; Wisdom; Six Perfections; Exchanging Self With Other
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| Ven. Robina Courtin - Understanding and Awaking the Limitless Potential of Your Mind - Ven. Robina Courtin
Examine what is "mind," its nature and function, and how it affects our experience of happiness and suffering. Learn methods to transform destructive thoughts and attitudes and create a positive and joyous mind. This is part of Shantideva Meditation Group's ongoing study program of the FPMT's Discovering Buddhism material. For more information: shantideva@yahoo.com Teachings by Ven. Robina Courtin Feb...
Keywords: Shantideva Meditation Group, Ven. Robina Courtin, Tibetan Buddhism
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| Freeing Your Mind from Depression and Fear - Ven. Robina Courtin
Freeing Your Mind from Depression and Fear, with Ven. Robina Courtin Habitual depression & fear imprison our minds, but it's just a habit based on our misperception of reality. Find out how to overcome these enemies & free your mind. Ven. Robina introduces Buddhist teachings on the mind and reality and tell us how to apply these teachings to our life right now.
Keywords: Buddhism; Tibetan Buddhism; Mind; Delusions; Afflictions; Depression; Fear
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| Practical Dharma: Working with the Rough Edges - Ven. Robina Courtin
Practical Dharma: Working with the Rough Edges Ven. Robina Courtin We continue to face ups and downs of life due to our karma ripening, but how we face them depends on our mind and our application of the teachings. Learn how to deal with the difficult people and situations in your life and turn them into Dharma practice. Basically this is Lo Jong or Thought Transformation. For beginning and intermediate students.
Keywords: Buddhism; Tibetan Buddhism; Mind; Delusions; Afflictions; Depression; Fear
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| Three Attitudes That Will Change Your Life - Ven. Robina Courtin
Three Attitudes That Will Change Your Life Ven. Robina Courtin In Tibetan Buddhism it's taught that the three principles of the path - renunciation, bodhicitta and a correct understanding of emptiness - are the basis of the our spiritual progress. What exactly are these attitudes and how can we apply them to our lives right now? Are they just some outdated Tibetan trip that no longer fit with life in the west? And why are they supposed to be the basis for entering the tantric teachings? Three As...
Keywords: Buddhism; Tse Chen Ling Center; Tibetan Buddhism; Ven. Robina Courtin; Buddhist teachings
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| Late Night Soiree with Ven. Robina: Poor Me No More! - Ven. Robina Courtin
Join Ven. Robina Courtin as she re-empowers us to change our "poor me" habits that keep us locked in a cycle of depression and frustration.
Keywords: Buddhism; Tibetan Buddhism; Tse Chen Ling; Venerable Robina Courtin; happiness; habits; depression; frustration
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| Becoming Your Own Therapist - Basic Buddhist Psychology - Ven. Robina Courtin
All levels. The Buddha taught that by getting to know our own minds through meditation and practice, we become happier and more content. No one else can do the work for us and it's the most empowering work we can do.
Keywords: buddhism; tibetan buddhism; Ven. Robina Courtin; Tse Chen Ling; meditation; therapist
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| Developing a Good Heart - Ven. Robina Courtin
Ven. Robina Courtin A talk by Ven. Robina Courtin entitled "Developing the Good Heart". In Portland Oregon June 11th 2005. Sponsored by Matripa Institute. Held at the Northwest Tibetan Cultural Association's Bhod Khang Shrine Room.
Keywords: Buddhism; Tibetan Buddhism; Ven. Robina Courtin; Buddhist teachings
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| Understanding the Role of Monastics - Ven. Robina Courtin
Ven. Robina Courtin Understanding the Role of Monastics Ven. Robina Courtin presents a teaching on the role of monastics within the Buddhist community. With insight on their vows and role, students gain an understanding on their own interaction with the monastics. Helpful information as more and more western Buddhist students take ordination.
Keywords: Buddhism; Tse Chen Ling Center; Tibetan Buddhism; Ven. Robina Courtin
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| Engaging in Spiritual Practice 031806 - Ven. Robina Courtin
Engaging in Spiritual Practice Ven. Robina Courtin A day of meditation, discussion and lecture on the development of a spiritual practice.
Keywords: Buddhism; Tibetan Buddhism; Lamrim; Bodhicitta; Loving Kindness; Mind Transformation; Wisdom; Six Perfections; Exchanging Self With Other
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| Transforming Problems Workshop with Ven Robina - Ven Robina Courtin
When we encounter problems and difficulties, how can we make use of such circumstances to benefit ourselves and others? The point of transforming problems is not to stop the experience of problems; rather, it is to stop these so-called "problems" from disturbing our mind and use them to develop our innate potential for love, compassion, kindness and so on. Ven Robina led this 2-day workshop at Vajrayana Institute on 8-9 October 2011.
Keywords: Buddhism; Vajrayana Institute; Robina Courtin; Dharma; Transforming Problems
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| We're All on Death Row - Ven. Robina Courtin
We're All on Death Row As part of her prison outreach efforts, the founder of Liberation Prison Project, Ven. Robina visits prisoners incacerated throughout the world, including visits with a prisoner on death row in Texas. Applying the Buddhist principles, Ven. Robina helps us understand how our own lives can seem like a prison, with the only solace to begin the work of looking within ourselves; facing the ugly stuff and generating loving kindness...
Keywords: Buddhism; Tse Chen Ling Center; Tibetan Buddhism; Ven. Robina Courtin
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| Ven. Robina Courtin - Death and Rebirth - Ven. Robina Courtin
Explore the process of death and rebirth and its impact on how we live our lives. This is part of Shantideva Meditation Group's ongoing study program of the FPMT's Discovering Buddhism material. For more information contact shantideva@yahoo.com Teachings by Ven. Robina Courtin January 23, 24, and 25 2009 in NYC
Keywords: Shantideva Meditation Group; Ven Robina Courtin; Tibetan Buddhism; Death and Rebirth
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| Ven. Robina Courtin - The Spiritual Teacher - Ven. Robina Courtin
Investigate the role of the teacher on the spiritual path: the need for a teacher, the qualities of a teacher and student, and how to relate to a teacher for greatest benefit. This is part of Shantideva Meditation Group's ongoing study program of the FPMT's Discovering Buddhism material. For more information: shantideva@yahoo.com Teachings by Ven. Robina Courtin September 26, 27, and 28 2008 in NYC
Keywords: Shantideva Meditation Group; Ven Robina Courtin; Tibetan Buddhism; Spiritual Teacher
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| Medicine Buddha Ritual Practice 20060212 - Ven. Robina Courtin
Medicine Buddha Ritual Practice Led and Explained by Ven. Robina Courtin This is a recording of a Medicine Buddha Puja (practice) performed at Tse Chen Ling Center, led by Ven. Robina Courtin (with explanation).
Keywords: Buddhism; Tibetan Buddhism; Medicine Buddha Puja
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| Attaining Happiness from a Buddhist Perspective - Ven. Robina Courtin
Attaining Happiness from a Buddhist Perspective Ven. Robina Courtin July 26, 2006 Ven. Robina offers a glimpse on how we might attain the ultimate happiness; free from the mental delusions of attachment, aversion and ignorance. Based on Buddha's advice from 2500 years ago, Ven. Robina provides practical approach to apply the Buddhist principles in everday life.
Keywords: Buddhism; Tibetan Buddhism; Ven. Robina Courtin; Buddhist teachings
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| Green Tara Meditation Practice to Remove Obstacles - ven Robina Courtin
Venerable Robina led this special evening teaching and practice session for both those who were unable to go to the January 27-29 Green Tara retreat as well as those who wanted another opportunity to engage in the meditation practice of this female buddha. âTara is the embodiment of the holy actions of the Buddhas. By practicing Tara meditation you can eliminate inner and outer obstacles to the development of your mind, create much merit, and achieve quick success in attaining enlightenment.â
Keywords: Thubten Norbu Ling; Santa Fe; Buddhism; Meditation; Green Tara Practice
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| Cultivating Courageous Compassion - ven Robina Courtin
It's easy to become overwhelmed by the suffering of the world, to despair that there is little we can do to help. But it's possible to develop the huge compassion of the bodhisattva: the enthusiasm and confidence to never give up working to help others. The key is to develop wisdom: to understand our own suffering and how to overcome it. As His Holiness the Dalai Lama says, "Compassion on its own is not enough: we need wisdom." This gives strength and power to our compassion, our empathy, and we...
Keywords: Thubten Norbu Ling; Buddhism; Santa Fe; Compassion; Wisdom
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| Ven. Robina Courtin - How to Create a Positive and Joyful Mind Through Meditation - Ven. Robina Courtin
Examine your mind, learn the definition and purpose of meditation, how to set up a meditation session, different meditation techniques, and how to deal with obstacles to meditation. This weekend is part of Shantideva Meditation Group's ongoing study program of the FPMT's Discovering Buddhism material. For more information: shantideva@yahoo.com. Teachings by Ven. Robina Courtin April 18-20, 2008 in New York City.
Keywords: Shantideva Meditation Group; Ven. Robina Courtin; Tibetan Buddhism
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| Practical Dharma: Working with the Rough Edges - Ven. Robina Courtin
Practical Dharma Ven. Robina Courtin Ven. Robina Courtin provides clear insight on how me might use the teachings of the Buddha (dharma) for every difficult life situation.
Keywords: Buddhism; Tibetan Buddhism; Mind; Delusions; Afflictions; Depression; Fear
Downloads: 2,306
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| Use Your Wisdom - Ven. Robina Courtin
Use Your Wisdom Ven. Robina Courtin Ven. Robina Courting discusses how one can apply the subtle teachings on emptiness in a practical down-to-earth everyday way.
Keywords: Buddhism; Tibetan Buddhism; Mind; Mental Factors; Psychology; Lorig; Philosophy; Mahayana; Meditation; Emptiness
Downloads: 1,711
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| The Power of Vows - Taking the Eight Mahayana Precepts - Ven. Robina Courtin
Ven. Robina discusses the power and benefits of taking vows such as the Eight Mahayana Precepts.
Keywords: Buddhism; Tibetan Buddhism; Eight Mahayana Precepts; Tse Chen Ling; Ven. Robina Courtin
Downloads: 495 |
| Monks and Nuns in Buddhist Communities - Ven. Robina Courtin
Monks and Nuns in Buddhist Communities Ven. Robina Courtin As Buddhism permeates our western culture, more and more students are taking ordination. Ven. Robina Courtin provides insight into the role of the sangha (monastics) in our communities, guidance in how to relate and support them in their spiritual life. Not to be missed, Ven. Robina Courtin's direct approach will help us understand the importance of monasticism to keep the Buddhist teachings present.
Keywords: Buddhism; Tse Chen Ling Center; Tibetan Buddhism; Ven. Robina Courtin; Buddhist teachings
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| Ven Robina Courtin: Finding Freedom and Happiness - Ven Robina Courtin
A public talk by Ven Robina Courtin on the topic of finding freedom and happiness through the teachings of the Buddha.
Keywords: Buddhism; Vajrayana Institute; Robina Courtin; Dharma
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| Ven. Robina Courtin - Brave Heart, Wise Mind - Ven. Robina Courtin
Brave Heart, Wise Mind Ven. Robina Courtin Lama Zopa Rinpoche says, "Meaning well is not enough. We need wisdom." Ven. Robina Courtin, a Tibetan Buddhist nun since 1977, will show how attachment, anger and the other deluded emotions not only cause us suffering but also blind us from acting appropriately in our relationships and prevent us from helping others. She will explain how working on our minds and ridding them of delusions "which is what brings us wisdom" brings power and clarity to our c...
Keywords: Buddhism; Tse Chen Ling Center; Tibetan Buddhism; Ven. Robina Courtin
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| Mind and Consciousness - Ven. Robina Courtin
Mind and Consciousness Ven. Robina Courtin Marin Lamrim Series 2007 Ven. Robina gives a timely talk on the nature of mind and how we understand it within the Buddhist philosophy.
Keywords: Buddhism; Tibetan Buddhism; Philosophy; Mahayana; Meditation; Mind; Consciousness
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| Ven. Robina Courtin -The Ultimate Makeover - Ven. Robina Courtin
Ven. Robina Courtin The Ultimate Makeover Transforming your Life with Karma and Dependent Arising The Buddha taught that we create our own reality and that none of us, and nothing in our world, exists independently of anything else. Each of us is interdependent with every person and every thing. Understanding how this process works is the key to our own happiness and achieving our true potential. Learning how to work with these two together can literally allow you to utterly create a whole new y...
Keywords: Buddhism; Tse Chen Ling Center; Tibetan Buddhism; Ven. Robina Courtin; Makeover; Karma; Dependent Arising
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| Face Your Fear; Kill Your Ego - Ven. Robina Courtin
Face Your Fear̉̉Kill Your Ego Ven. Robina Courtin In these times, our experience of the external world is filled with fear, anxiety and anger. Yet within this state of conflict, we can investigate the mental states that give rise to the experience, forming the basis on which to transform our experiences. Ven. Robina Courtin will present useful strategies for freeing ourselves from fear, anger and resentment, as well as for learning to live with greater tolerance, love and forgiveness...
Keywords: Buddhism; Tse Chen Ling Center; Tibetan Buddhism; Ven. Robina Courtin
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| Karma and Delusions; Why Suffer? - Ven. Robina Courtin
What causes our problems and suffering - and what can we do to change our life now? The Buddha taught that we create our own world and everything in it through whatever we do with our actions, speech and thoughts. Everything we do creates karma, good or bad, which results in our lives as they are and provides the potentiona to create them as they could be. Find out how it all works and start changing your life now.
Keywords: Buddhism; Tibetan Buddhism; Mind; Delusions; Afflictions
Downloads: 2,438 |
| Understanding the Buddhist Path - Ven. Robina Courtin
Understanding the Buddhist Path A series of talks on the Buddhism Spring 2007 Join a series of western teachers giving their perspective on such topics as the mind, the spiritual teacher, meditation, suffering, impermanence, loving kindness and compassion and the wisdom of emptiness. Not to be missed.
Keywords: Buddhism; Tibetan Buddhism; Philosophy; Mahayana; Stages of the Path; Lamrim
Downloads: 1,226 |
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